Page 11 - MidWeek - Feb 9, 2022

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 MIDWEEK 11
Simple Love Lessons From Local Couples
February is the month of celebrating love and gratitude, and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I asked some of Hawai‘i’s cupid-matched cou- ples, “What are you thankful for in your relationship?”
“Kurt and I have been to- gether for 25 years and mar- ried for 12. I’ m thankful for never giving up. Relation- ships require constant work and it’s vital to work together to keep it going. This is not only in marriage, but rela- tionships, friendships, family, colleagues, etc.”
Melody Murata Kāne‘ohe
“My husband, Curly, and I were together for a year and got married on Sept. 21, 1968. We were married for 53 years before he passed. We did ev- erything together and I am so thankful for him and all the things he did for me and our family. He loved our sons and grandchildren so much. I will never forget how loving and caring he was to me.”
Pearl Rodrigues Kahalu‘u
“My Brian allows me to be my own unique me. He puts up with all my Hawai‘i Rain- bow Warriors and Oregon Ducks fanatic craziness.
ideas, creative thought pro- cess, party planning and dec- orations made into reality.
my marbles. Kaleo always re- minds me of how strong I am especially when I doubt my- self. His love always brings me peace and comfort.”
Gina Reyes Waipahu
“I have learned to always be there for each other, always say good night or goodbye every day, and always find the timetosayIloveyou.Iam most grateful for my children and grandchildren and for all the support I have received throughout the 47 years we have been together.”
Karen Kagamida Pearl City
“Ricky and I have been married for 22 years. I am grateful for his unconditional
love to me, our kids, our fam- ilies and friends. No matter what the problems are, he can solve them ... almost all!”
Sweet Perez Ala Moana
“Kaleo and I have been together since 2015 and got married June 5, 2021. The thing I’m most grateful for is the fact that I get to know how it is to not only love someone fully and completely with no conditions, but to also be loved in that same way. The care that hehasformeislikehowapar-
ent cares for their children or we care for our parents. His love has taught me to love my- self, and that is something I’ve struggled with my entire life.”
Maleka Navarro Wai‘anae
Mail letters to MidWeek c/o Mahalo Nui at 500 Ala Moa- na Blvd. Ste. 7-500, Honolulu HI 96813, or email mahalo- nuiwithdarah@gmail.com. Include your name and phone number, and, if possible, the phone number of the person you’ re thanking.
“He supports my “simple”
Keali‘i Torco ‘Āhuimanu
“Kaleo and I have been together for 25 years and just celebrated 21 years of being married. I’m most grateful for his love, his patience and his strength. He never ceases to be calm when I’ m losing all
“He is my haole boy from Pennsylvania, who has a hum- ble, kind, giving, and loving heart who understands to the best of his ability and genu- inely respects our culture. For all this and more, I am truly blessed to one day call him my husband. This coming April 16 will make eight years togeth- er.”
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